Crossrack and Crossrack Bag
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Crossrack and Crossrack Bag
I'm thinking of getting a Swift Crossrack and perhaps a Crossrack Bag to mount on the seatpost of my older Birdy.
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack.html
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack-bag.html
Does anyone have these and if so, how have they worked out?
I found a few positive reviews on the Crossrack but nothing on the Crossrack Bag
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack.html
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack-bag.html
Does anyone have these and if so, how have they worked out?
I found a few positive reviews on the Crossrack but nothing on the Crossrack Bag
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I'm thinking of getting a Swift Crossrack and perhaps a Crossrack Bag to mount on the seatpost of my older Birdy.
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack.html
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack-bag.html
Does anyone have these and if so, how have they worked out?
I found a few positive reviews on the Crossrack but nothing on the Crossrack Bag
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack.html
https://www.xootr.com/crossrack-bike-rack-bag.html
Does anyone have these and if so, how have they worked out?
I found a few positive reviews on the Crossrack but nothing on the Crossrack Bag
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Thanks Bruce
That's positive and very helpful.
A few extra questions if I may:
That's positive and very helpful.
A few extra questions if I may:
- What is the bag material? I've had some waterproof linings on packs and bags that degraded after a few years
- Will it stand up by itself when empty? (e.g. when shopping or loading)
- Due to the pannier mounts on the back of the bag, I assume that you carry it with the flap facing your body. Is that correct?
- How do you move it between bikes with one quick release? Did you buy 2 of the base fittings and leave one on each bike or does your crossrack clamp to the seatpost with just 1 or 2 bolts rather than the 4 shown on the web site?
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Thanks Bruce
That's positive and very helpful.
A few extra questions if I may:
That's positive and very helpful.
A few extra questions if I may:
- What is the bag material? I've had some waterproof linings on packs and bags that degraded after a few years
- Will it stand up by itself when empty? (e.g. when shopping or loading)
- Due to the pannier mounts on the back of the bag, I assume that you carry it with the flap facing your body. Is that correct?
- How do you move it between bikes with one quick release? Did you buy 2 of the base fittings and leave one on each bike or does your crossrack clamp to the seatpost with just 1 or 2 bolts rather than the 4 shown on the web site?
You move it from Birdy to Birdy as a unit by releasing the seatpost clamp and switching seatposts with Crossrack attached
Also, if using on a Birdy, you can fold the bike normally without having to remove the bag or mount ... the fold just gets a little longer..
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crossbag is ok for price. i would save the money and get the pannier you really want. any pannier should fit fine on it.
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I could use a pannier but in general
I currently use the small orange version of this https://www.cascadedesigns.com/sealli...n-tote/product and find it great. Its tough, completely waterproof and very light but I'm not sure how easily and effectively it would fasten to the Crossrack.
Another possibility is this https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302693353. My wife loves hers but they are not waterproof and if mounted across the bike there may be too much lateral load movement.
- They cannot be carried over the shoulder when off the bike
- They do not stand upright when you are loading or unloading them
- They are tall and narrow making them awkward to load and unload
- They do not have a large enough base to carry things flat
- Their reflective sections are not ideal for a cross bike mounting position
- They may carry less than the crossrack bag
- Good ones cost more than the Crossrack bag ($30 when bought with Crossrack)
I currently use the small orange version of this https://www.cascadedesigns.com/sealli...n-tote/product and find it great. Its tough, completely waterproof and very light but I'm not sure how easily and effectively it would fasten to the Crossrack.
Another possibility is this https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302693353. My wife loves hers but they are not waterproof and if mounted across the bike there may be too much lateral load movement.
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crossrack bag is a pannier. just a cheap one. it can also be used to stuff a backpack inside of
i'm personally saving up for an ortlieb downtown. (or maybe office bag large)
as for your needs: i'm pretty sure i've read somewhere on arkel / ortlieb / detours / vaude site somewhere about panniers designed with a long zipper for easy loading. carrying off shoulder - i woudl consider the backpack, commuter, or shopper bag lines from those companies. stand upright, i have read about some models that do. large enough base - probably right on that. reflective issue is minor. most carry more than 26 liters. the backpack/pannier models are usually between 24-26 liters. good ones cost way more than crossrack, detours seems to be a little cheaper.
at present, i'm stuck with a klickfix front mounted freepack backpack and a crossrack bag on a crossrack on back of a swift folder. i just something smaller and more waterproof than the crossrack bag eventually
i'm personally saving up for an ortlieb downtown. (or maybe office bag large)
as for your needs: i'm pretty sure i've read somewhere on arkel / ortlieb / detours / vaude site somewhere about panniers designed with a long zipper for easy loading. carrying off shoulder - i woudl consider the backpack, commuter, or shopper bag lines from those companies. stand upright, i have read about some models that do. large enough base - probably right on that. reflective issue is minor. most carry more than 26 liters. the backpack/pannier models are usually between 24-26 liters. good ones cost way more than crossrack, detours seems to be a little cheaper.
at present, i'm stuck with a klickfix front mounted freepack backpack and a crossrack bag on a crossrack on back of a swift folder. i just something smaller and more waterproof than the crossrack bag eventually
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crossrack bag is a pannier. just a cheap one. it can also be used to stuff a backpack inside of
i'm personally saving up for an ortlieb downtown. (or maybe office bag large)
as for your needs: i'm pretty sure i've read somewhere on arkel / ortlieb / detours / vaude site somewhere about panniers designed with a long zipper for easy loading. carrying off shoulder - i woudl consider the backpack, commuter, or shopper bag lines from those companies. stand upright, i have read about some models that do. large enough base - probably right on that. reflective issue is minor. most carry more than 26 liters. the backpack/pannier models are usually between 24-26 liters. good ones cost way more than crossrack, detours seems to be a little cheaper.
at present, i'm stuck with a klickfix front mounted freepack backpack and a crossrack bag on a crossrack on back of a swift folder. i just something smaller and more waterproof than the crossrack bag eventually
i'm personally saving up for an ortlieb downtown. (or maybe office bag large)
as for your needs: i'm pretty sure i've read somewhere on arkel / ortlieb / detours / vaude site somewhere about panniers designed with a long zipper for easy loading. carrying off shoulder - i woudl consider the backpack, commuter, or shopper bag lines from those companies. stand upright, i have read about some models that do. large enough base - probably right on that. reflective issue is minor. most carry more than 26 liters. the backpack/pannier models are usually between 24-26 liters. good ones cost way more than crossrack, detours seems to be a little cheaper.
at present, i'm stuck with a klickfix front mounted freepack backpack and a crossrack bag on a crossrack on back of a swift folder. i just something smaller and more waterproof than the crossrack bag eventually
I've been looking at Ortliebs both on the web and in a local shop. The one you mentioned with the long zip is presumably the "Bike-Shopper" https://www.ortlieb.com/_pdf_en/bikeshopper.pdf For my use I would prefer a shoulder strap to handles over the shoulder. I'm also thinking that the zipper "ears" stick out in a crossmount application which might look odd and I'm wondering about the practicality of the zipper (The slide on the one I saw did not move particularly easily though it might improve with use). I'm also not sure that it would hold much more than the Vaude Discover Pro Front Pannier that I already have.
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A word of caution: Ortlieb's QL 2 system doesn't fit Crossrack tightly, even with the hook inserts.
On Strida Forum I posted a few other photos showing the panniers (and a backpack!) that I could fit on Crossrack nicely: https://www.stridaforum.com/forum/vie...php?f=2&t=2951
On Strida Forum I posted a few other photos showing the panniers (and a backpack!) that I could fit on Crossrack nicely: https://www.stridaforum.com/forum/vie...php?f=2&t=2951
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I looked over the site and see the pictures but perhaps you could list here the actual bags that worked well ( manufacturer & model number)?
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I put pieces of hosing tube around my crossrack, bacause I didn't want to use the hook inserts - I wanted to keep the size constant so I can swap to the Birdy.
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arkel gt-18 huge zip.
i tried ortlieb as well today, it was a little loose, but i agree with jur's approach. for the ortlieb downtown and office bag, looks like the space between bottom hook and top loops is too short to fit the crossrack. i'll try again in a month or so when i get to ortlieb dealer, to see if i can come up with creative way of fitting it onto my bike
i'm starting want more convenient access rather than waterproof bag. so considering teh arkel gt-18, the carradice nelson longflap, super c saddlebag, maybe novara commuter.
i tried ortlieb as well today, it was a little loose, but i agree with jur's approach. for the ortlieb downtown and office bag, looks like the space between bottom hook and top loops is too short to fit the crossrack. i'll try again in a month or so when i get to ortlieb dealer, to see if i can come up with creative way of fitting it onto my bike
i'm starting want more convenient access rather than waterproof bag. so considering teh arkel gt-18, the carradice nelson longflap, super c saddlebag, maybe novara commuter.
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jmaher: The pannier attachment systems that I found working well with Crossrack include Arkel Cam-Lock, Basil Solen system, Carradice C-system, Inertia Designs bungee suspension, and Minnehaha Bag hooks (you may need to tie a knot or add a hook to the lower elastic cord yourself). But as jur pointed out, you can simply add a sleeve to Crossrack's tube to thicken it.
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A word of caution: Ortlieb's QL 2 system doesn't fit Crossrack tightly, even with the hook inserts. ...
On Strida Forum I posted a few other photos showing the panniers (and a backpack!) that I could fit on Crossrack nicely: https://www.stridaforum.com/forum/vie...php?f=2&t=2951
On Strida Forum I posted a few other photos showing the panniers (and a backpack!) that I could fit on Crossrack nicely: https://www.stridaforum.com/forum/vie...php?f=2&t=2951
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changing pannier tracks/plates - QL2 to Arkel Cam Lock
[QUOTE=fwd-bwd;11487010]A word of caution: Ortlieb's QL 2 system doesn't fit Crossrack tightly, even with the hook inserts.
Hi there, I have an Ortlieb Back Roller Plus with the QL2 system but want to adapt it to be compatible with the Arkel Cam Lock hook to use it with the xootr Crossrack. Does anyone know how easy it is to change the tracks/plates across pannier systems?
I'm sure I'll work it out but just incase anyone's given it a go!
Cheers
Hi there, I have an Ortlieb Back Roller Plus with the QL2 system but want to adapt it to be compatible with the Arkel Cam Lock hook to use it with the xootr Crossrack. Does anyone know how easy it is to change the tracks/plates across pannier systems?
I'm sure I'll work it out but just incase anyone's given it a go!
Cheers
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i ended up ditching my crossrack, and getting a super c saddlebag with sqr mount. love it. works better with folding bikes, less mouting gear to dismantle when folding down
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I'm curious if anyone knows if the Vincita rack will fit on a Bike Friday New World Tourist. Thanks.
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I don't think you can buy the Xootr crossrack anymore, but have to go with this similar rack: V-Rack Seatpost Carrier – Vincita Co., Ltd.
I'm curious if anyone knows if the Vincita rack will fit on a Bike Friday New World Tourist. Thanks.
I'm curious if anyone knows if the Vincita rack will fit on a Bike Friday New World Tourist. Thanks.
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I'm not sure. I moved to Connecticut recently and my NWT is still in Vermont. I'm not worried about the seatpost. Maybe I should be but, at the moment, my concern is the 20 inch wheels on the NWT. I used the crossrack and bag on my Swift folder which has 16 inch wheels. Wondering if anyone ever used the crossrack on a NWT. That's all. Thanks!
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I'm not sure. I moved to Connecticut recently and my NWT is still in Vermont. I'm not worried about the seatpost. Maybe I should be but, at the moment, my concern is the 20 inch wheels on the NWT. I used the crossrack and bag on my Swift folder which has 16 inch wheels. Wondering if anyone ever used the crossrack on a NWT. That's all. Thanks!
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Thanks for this. Now I don't feel so bad about ordering a Vincita rack for my wife's NWT a couple days ago. I was worried I wasted some $$. I loved the crossrack on my Swift. Seems like such a good design. I'm not sure why it did not catch on.